Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 159 Souvestre, Émile 1806 1854 Souvestre, Emile An Attic Philosopher in Paris — Volume 2 Translation of Un philosophe sous les toits. This etext was produced by David Widger "An Attic Philosopher in Paris — Volume 2" by Émile Souvestre is a philosophical and reflective narrative written in the mid-19th century. This book delves into the human condition, exploring themes of solitude, memory, and the nature of happiness through the lens of the author's attic-dwelling musings in Paris. The narrative likely serves as a meditation on life's joys and sorrows, encapsulating the author's observations and personal experiences. In this volume, the protagonist reflects on the beauty and tranquility of life in the attic, starkly contrasting it with the burdens of adult responsibilities and societal expectations. A highlight of the book is the poignant story of Uncle Maurice, a hunchbacked man who, despite facing life's harsh injustices and personal grief, remains compassionate and selfless in his interactions with others. His life is marked by the love for his mother and later, his actions to support a struggling neighbor, Toinette. The narrative culminates in a profound exploration of suffering, love, and the longing for connection, emphasizing the complexities of familial bonds and the sacrifices made for love. As the protagonist contemplates the dichotomy of innocence in childhood versus the burdens of adult life, he reinforces the idea that happiness can often be found in simplicity and self-giving. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Paris (France) -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 125138 2025-10-02T09:22:23.394257 text/html 124959 2025-01-08T22:38:10.691529 text/html 127214 2025-10-02T09:22:28.923301 application/epub+zip 127677 2025-10-02T09:22:26.369244 application/epub+zip 108661 2025-10-02T09:22:25.274311 application/epub+zip 282470 2025-10-02T09:22:30.796330 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 271805 2025-10-02T09:22:28.255299 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 248415 2022-09-02T12:39:08.337936 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110718 2025-10-02T09:22:23.154279 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 105996 2021-01-09T03:40:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17829 2025-10-02T09:22:30.922237 application/rdf+xml 16906 2025-10-02T09:22:25.775280 image/jpeg 3947 2025-10-02T09:22:25.522291 image/jpeg 42864 2021-01-09T03:40:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 128107 2025-10-02T09:22:23.405270 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia